Summer vacation was spent to the fullest at the Barrier-Free Life Center. Summer activities attended by children with special needs between the ages of 7-18 have ended. The little students and their families, who spent their summer vacation productively, expressed their gratitude to Altındağ Municipality and Mayor Tiryaki for providing them with these opportunities. “WE HOSTED OUR DISABLED CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 DURING THE SUMMER SEASON” Altındağ Mayor Dr. emphasized that the Barrier-Free Life Center provides services to disabled individuals over the age of 18 during the education and training period, but that they organize a special event program for disabled children under the age of 18 during the summer period. Veysel Tiryaki said, "We wanted our little ones, who normally attend special education schools, not to be left behind in their education during the summer break, and to spend the holiday productively. We wanted our center to serve them throughout the summer. For this reason, we opened the doors of our center for them during the summer period and hosted them. There was a great interest. They spent the summer vacation very productively, they were very happy. I would like to thank our dear students and their families who worked for them for their participation, and wish them a new education period full of success." Mayor Tiryaki added that the Barrier-Free Life Center attracted great attention from disabled individuals residing in Altındağ and their families, and said, "When opening this center, we aimed to reach disabled individuals aged 18 and over who do not attend a school and do not have an active social life during the day. Our center really attracted great interest from our disabled children. They became active here, participated in social life, did sports and had fun. Their families were also very happy. When they were happy, we were also happy." Mayor Tiryaki said, "As the municipality, we will continue to do whatever is necessary to provide better service to individuals with special needs." “MY DAUGHTER IS VERY HAPPY WHEN COMING HERE” Meryem Ketenci (44), mother of 12-year-old Elif Ketenci, who was visually impaired from birth, said, "I live in Karapürçek District. I learned that they provide such an opportunity for children under the age of 18 during the summer holiday period and we applied immediately. It was very good for socialization. My daughter and I made new friends. We do not want our children to be at home, we want them to spend quality time outside. Our children are different from other children... May God bless everyone who contributed to the construction of this center. I hope the activities continue to increase." "We want it," he said. 57-year-old Nigar Şimşek, grandmother of Ravza Nil Doğan, who participated in the summer activities of the Barrier-Free Life Center, stated that they were satisfied with the services provided at the center and said, "I registered my grandson to the Barrier-Free Life Center upon the advice of a friend. My grandson has had epilepsy since the age of 2 and has a learning disability. He was bored at home. He was interested in the phone and tablet. Now, he is learning to use the computer. The Barrier-Free Life Center was good for my grandson, he is very happy here..." Hatice Arslan, mother of 10-year-old special needs individual Kübra Arslan, expressed her feelings with the following words: "I learned about the Barrier-Free Life Center from my circle of friends. We registered and then started classes. We are very pleased, thank you very much for all the opportunities provided. My daughter was very excited before coming here, she came happily. It was good for both myself and my daughter. We have a very friendly atmosphere, the staff is very caring..." GROUP WORKSHOPS AND INDIVIDUAL EVENTS Altındağ Municipality Barrier-Free Life Center serves individuals with special needs aged 18 and over and their relatives. The center has computer, painting, sports and group workshops. Group activities organized at the Barrier-Free Life Center aim to contribute to the social, cognitive and motor development of individuals. In the visual arts workshop, individuals who produce works from recycled materials also engage in free painting and mandala painting. Individuals participating in the computer workshop are given training on safe internet and basic computer use, while hand-eye coordination, conditioning, balance and rhythm exercises are carried out in the sports workshop.